The Big Hit (1964)
Frank Willes, a young professional footballer, is involved in a road accident from which he emerges partially crippled, having crashed into the car of a wealthy shopkeeper who dies in the accident. Willes then learns that the merchant's widow, Clémence Grandval, stands to gain a fortune from her husband's life insurance. He also discovers that his accident may not have been an accident at all.
Director: Jean Valère
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: June 24, 1964
Cast
- Emmanuelle Riva - Clémence Grandval
- Hardy Krüger - Frank Willes
- Francisco Rabal - Michel Arland
- Roger Couderc - Claude Gray
- Jean-Louis Maury - Drouin
- Étienne Bierry - L'hôtelier
- Jacques Monod - L'agent d'assurances
- Pilar Cansino - La bonne (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jean-Charles Tacchella (Adaptation)
- Charles Williams (Novel)
- Jean Valère
- Paul Gégauff (Dialogue)
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Nicolas Hayer
Production: Da Ma Produzione, Electra Films, Films Arthur Lesser
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Valère
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Hit about?
- Frank Willes, a young professional footballer, is involved in a road accident from which he emerges partially crippled, having crashed into the car of a wealthy shopkeeper who dies in the accident. Willes then learns that the merchant's widow, Clémence Grandval, stands to gain a fortune from her husband's life insurance. He also discovers that his accident may not have been an accident at all.
- Who directed The Big Hit?
- The Big Hit was directed by Jean Valère.
- Who stars in The Big Hit?
- The Big Hit stars Emmanuelle Riva, Hardy Krüger, Francisco Rabal, Roger Couderc, Jean-Louis Maury, Étienne Bierry.
- How long is The Big Hit?
- The Big Hit has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Hit?
- The Big Hit is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Big Hit produced?
- The Big Hit was produced in France, Italy.